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That had more relevance in 20 words than almost all the thousands that have been posted in the last few weeks.

We've GOT to protect Ben. Doesn't matter what we do with our corners, or OLB, or RB - if Ben is on the Bench, our record will be about the same as last year's, and our chances of getting into the playoffs about the same also.
Steeler Priorities (IMO)
1. Keep Ben upright.
2. Give him targets.
3. Everything else.

We have to protect Ben but to some that means under no circumstance do we use another Round 1 pick on an offensive lineman.

That had more relevance in 20 words than almost all the thousands that have been posted in the last few weeks.

We've GOT to protect Ben. Doesn't matter what we do with our corners, or OLB, or RB - if Ben is on the Bench, our record will be about the same as last year's, and our chances of getting into the playoffs about the same also.
Steeler Priorities (IMO)
1. Keep Ben upright.
2. Give him targets.
3. Everything else.

No, #1 has to be scoring points. You can't keep Ben "upright" by simply handing the ball off and trying to limit the hits he takes.
When you do that? That leaves him in predictable situations, and then he'll get hit.

OK, you got through the 1st bullet point OK!

There's a reason for the 2nd bullet point ... and it's not to be "simply handing the ball off"!

I'm a simple guy with simple ideas. If I were GM, I would spend the whole wad if it was needed to have Ben be effective.

San Antonio Math (apologies to Ghetto Scott):

1. Lots of Ben throwing to the targets we already have on the roster
+ Even a mediocre defense in this league
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Playoffs